Progress made, but can Minnesota take next step?

Progress made, but can Minnesota take next step?

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MINNEAPOLIS — For the first time since coach Jerry Kill took over, Minnesota has made significant progress.

In 2013, the Gophers doubled their Big Ten victory total of the previous two seasons. The eight wins were the most the program has had in a decade.

Oh, but taking that next step can be tough. Minnesota must find a way to improve an offense that went 13 straight quarters last year without a touchdown until a couple of late scores in a bowl loss to Syracuse. Three starters from the defense are currently in NFL training camps.